Burnt Portraits Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Leo X. Robertson writes, directs, and stars in the low-key thriller Burnt Portraits. Robertson stars as the Painter, whose home is invaded by a guest. Said guest, the Singer (Sam Crichton), wakes up with a hangover and very little memory of…
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‘Invincible Atom Eve’ Review: A Captivating Standalone Story
Invincible shocked the world with its incredible storytelling, beautiful world-building, and electric characters. The story of Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun) works because Mark is very much like all of us. He dreamed of being like his father, only to find…
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They Cloned Tyrone – A Blaxploitation Delight with Stellar Chemistry
Juel Taylor’s directorial debut in They Cloned Tyrone is an incredibly fun film. The movie highlights a perspective of America that is often either ignored or misunderstood. This genre-blending movie pays homage to the iconic Blaxploitation films of the 1970s…
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Genre-Bending Sci-Fi Rom-Com Is Unique
This review was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the film being covered here wouldn't exist.There's no shortage of body snatching aliens in Hollywood, but none quite…
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Jericho Ridge Review: A Claustrophobic Thriller With Bite
In Jericho Ridge, viewers are taken on an intense and claustrophobic journey as North Washington County Sheriff, Tabby, finds herself in a perilous situation. Set in a small police station in a close-knit town, the film manages to be surprisingly…
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This Epic Fantasy Wastes Its Potential
This review was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the series being covered here wouldn't exist. The Dragon Prince has returned to Netflix with the next chapter…
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Lizzy Caplan & Antony Starr Are Wonderfully Deranged In Samuel Bodin’s Bonkers & Scary Horror Delight
As the opening credits begin in “Cobweb,” eagle-eyed audience members might notice the appearance of the Point Grey production company. This is the company formed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, a studio known for its smart, incredibly popular comedy…
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Ben & Lacy Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Ben & Lacy, from writer-director-star Michael Shacket, writer, is a romantic comedy about young love with a refreshing and far from mundane twist of capturing a relationship on camera. After receiving a camera as a graduation gift, 18-year-old Ben (Shacket)…
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The Sci-Fi Comedy Is Back
This review was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the series being covered here wouldn't exist.As adult animation continues to be a gold mine for streaming services,…
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The Genius & The Darkness Featured, Reviews Film Threat
The road to becoming an artist, specifically a filmmaker, is that all-important first step. That first step in James D. Watkins’ short film, The Genius & The Darkness, is the germination of an idea presented in drawings and music. The film…
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Go West Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Prepare to laugh your saddle off with the riotous comedy feature Go West, directed by Stephen Meek and Jeremy Warner. Narrated by Sean Astin, it tells a tale of treacherous tee-hees featuring a wacky wagon train merrily trekking in a particular…
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Bancoco Featured, Reviews Film Threat
Three things in life can bring anyone together, no matter race, culture, creed, status, or any other potential divide. They are good food, shared experiences/memories, and Weird Al (this has been scientifically proven). Directed by Brad M. King, Bancoco hones in on…
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